French Over 50 Course: Bordeaux

French Over 50 Course: Bordeaux. Improve and practise your French language skills with other adult language students in Bordeaux, France

 

Learn French and put your new skills into practise every day,  in fabulous Bordeaux. A popular programme with students of all ages, throughout the year, especially so in Spring and Autumn. These programmes work very well for our older students, but they are NOT soley aimed at students aged 50yrs+.
Levels offered Elementary to Advanced
  Beginner – set start dates
Age range All ages (17 yrs+)
Course duration 1 week+ 
Number of lessons 20 lessons per week
Lesson duration 45 minutes
Maximum per class 14 students
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Lessons are always held in the mornings, Monday to Friday. If you want to kick start your French language learning with an immersion course in Bordeaux, this programme is ideal. Course objectives include the practice of spoken French in communicative situations and a cultural approach to the language, the development of linguistic proficiency (written and oral expression / written and oral comprehension / interpersonal communication) and the use of communicative methods combining individual development and group dynamics (group work, role plays, etc.)

Course Fees
CESA admin fee € 60.00 per person
Standard Course/20 1 week    € 400.00
  2 weeks  € 720.00
Intensive Course/30 1 week    € 520.00
  2 weeks  € 960.00
French Host/ess  Single room
Half-board 1 week    € 389.00
  2 weeks  € 693.00
Hotel  Single room
Bed & Breakfast 1 week    € 320.00
  2 weeks  € 557.00
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Course Dates 2024


Please see the PDF details attached for current course dates

Public holidays: Please note lessons lost due to holidays are not made up:
01 Apr, 01, 08, 09 & 20 May, 15 Aug, 01 & 11 Nov in ‘24.  Re opening 06 Jan ‘25

Bordeaux: Wine Tasting

Bordeaux: Bridge

Bordeaux: Restaurant

Activities

Students can book activities once out in Bordeaux, as different social/cultural events are offered each month in the school.  Payment to be made once in France, not via CESA.

First Day

Students are asked to take an assessment test before course placement.

09.30 hrs: First day lessons start

Practical Information

The school in Bordeaux accepts students aged 17yrs+, but mainly caters for students aged 20 yrs + and regularly attracts mature students. This is a small, friendly school centrally located in the city.  Please note that the school will have younger students present.

Accommodation

Bordeaux is a large city, so please allow for a commute of approx. 20 to 40 mins to college each morning. Students can stay with local French hosts, single room, B&B or half-board. The school can also recommend local Hotels or Studio apartments on request.

Travel

Arrive: Sunday PM
Depart: Saturday PM

Travel direct to Bordeaux by train or plane.
You can then take the transfer service or alternatively a taxi or tram to your accommodation.